Defence psychiatrist testifies Lindsay Clancy had psychosis-driven hallucinations during killings

A forensic psychiatrist took the stand as the final defence witness in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her children. The expert testified that Clancy was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time of the incident. A key element of the testimony focused on 'command hallucinations,' a symptom where a person hears voices instructing them to carry out actions. The defence is using this psychiatric evidence to argue that Clancy's mental state significantly affected her actions.
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